Firefighter/EMT

Join Our Team As A Firefighter/EMTAll candidates will need either a CPAT or complete the In-house physical abilities test to be considered for a position. Acts as a professional member of the pre-hospital emergency care team in providing proper comprehensive basic life support treatment, care, and transportation. General firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and protecting life and property.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms orderly and systematic evaluations and examinations of scenes and patients. Provides care, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with the knowledge and skills of a Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Responds to emergencies with fire or rescue companies and performs related functions as required. Drives and operates apparatus as assigned. May be assigned duties as acting driver engineer. Is subject to emergency call-back as part of the regular duty. Completes reports and records and operates radios according to system standards and guidelines. Ensures that all supplies, equipment, and apparatus are sufficient, operational and properly maintained. Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Performs maintenance chores of quarters, station, and grounds. Attends and participates in company drills and training sessions. Performs related work as required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of practices and procedures in accordance with U.S. DOT EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum for the EMT.Ability to gain knowledge of the street system and geography.Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions.Ability to learn a wide variety of duties and methods within a reasonable training period.Ability and willingness to learn new methods and techniques.Minimum RequirementsPhysical skills/working conditions: Position requires climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and running. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Special requirements: Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. No phone calls please. Must be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as defined in FS633.34. Education, training and experience: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Licenses, certifications or registrations: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Qualified applicants selected for interview are REQUIRED to bring copies of their lifetime driving history; Current registration by the State of Florida as an EMT; Current certification by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS or ACLS; Certificate of Compliance from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; Social Security Card. (Copies are required to be submitted at time of interview). Employees shall obtain dual certification as a Florida State Certified Firefighter/Paramedic within thirty-six (36) months from date of hire. It is the employee's responsibility to locate, attend, and complete the required coursework.ADA Statement: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Drug-Free Workplace: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employee may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.Veterans' Preference: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.BenefitsBenefits include:Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement planPTO (Paid Time Off)Paid holidaysGroup insuranceTuition reimbursementDeferred compensationMedical leave poolAnnual medical leave buy-backMid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.